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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.80, 656.40 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.80, 656.40 and 395.60 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.80 : 656.40 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.80/656.40 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.80x = 656.40 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.80x = 259,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,671.84/438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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